Friends last heard from Grey Violet on Jan. 31
Former ExxonMobil CEO criticized during confirmation hearing
TJ Lunardi works at U.S. Embassy in Ukraine
Former ExxonMobil CEO expected to become secretary of state
New administration lacks ‘clear stance’ on LGBT issues
Russia dominated secretary of state nominee’s confirmation hearing
Supportive policies began with 2011 presidential memorandum
Secretary of state nominee has close ties to Russia
U.S. has sharply criticized Assad
Civil war has left more than 400,000 people dead
